Massachusetts news and trends

Uber, Lyft Head to Court as Massachusetts Challenges Driver Classification
Gig Economy // May 13, 2024

Uber and Lyft are facing a trial in Massachusetts over allegations that they misclassified their drivers as independent contractors instead of employees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Full Steam Ahead for Massachusetts Data Privacy Bill
Regulation // February 15, 2022

Massachusetts residents are closer to having their privacy protected. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

MA Ballot Measure Pushes for Gig Workers to Be Treated Like Contractors
Gig Economy // November 16, 2021

Supporters of a Massachusetts ballot question that will ask voters to treat drivers for Uber, Lyft and other app-based companies as independent contractors have collected about 130,000 signatures, enough to get it on the ballot, according to a Reuters report Tuesday (Nov. 16).   Get...

Massachusetts May Revoke Robinhood’s Broker-Dealer Registration
Investments // April 16, 2021

Regulators in Massachusetts are taking steps to pull Robinhood’s broker-dealer license, alleging that the digital trading app lures inexperienced investors and puts their money at risk, Reuters reported. Robinhood responded to the charge with a lawsuit accusing the Commonwealth officials of being “elitist.” Get the...

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Massachusetts Investigates Robinhood’s New Prediction-Markets Hub

March 24, 2025
Massachusetts’ securities regulator is reportedly investigating Robinhood’s newly launched prediction-markets hub. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS […]

Uber, Lyft Head to Court as Massachusetts Challenges Driver Classification

May 13, 2024
Uber and Lyft are facing a trial in Massachusetts over allegations that they misclassified their drivers as independent contractors instead of employees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Full Steam Ahead for Massachusetts Data Privacy Bill

February 15, 2022
Massachusetts residents are closer to having their privacy protected. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

MA Ballot Measure Pushes for Gig Workers to Be Treated Like Contractors

November 16, 2021
Supporters of a Massachusetts ballot question that will ask voters to treat drivers for Uber, Lyft and other app-based companies as independent contractors have collected about 130,000 signatures, enough to...